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Author Question: A patient with cystitis is receiving phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for pain and is voiding a bright ... (Read 168 times)

bclement10

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient with cystitis is receiving phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for pain and is voiding a bright red-orange urine. What should the nurse do?
 
  a. Report this immediately
  b. Explain to the patient that this is normal
  c. Increase fluid intake
  d. Collect a specimen

Question 2

A patient is receiving chlorothiazide (Diuril), a thiazide diuretic for hypertension. What nursing action is most important for prevention of complications?
 
  a. Measure output
  b. Increase fluid intake
  c. Assess for hypokalemia
  d. Assess for hypernatremia


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mtmmmmmk

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Pyridium will turn the urine reddish-orange.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The thiazide diuretic, chlorothiazide (Diuril), affects electrolytes to cause hypokalemia (extreme potassium depletion in blood).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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